Cultivation
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Plant bulb in a pot large enough to allow a minimum of 3-4cm of soil around the bulb. The nose of the bulb protruding from the top of the pot. Approximately a 1/3rd of the bulb should be above the soil surface. Overwatering will cause stem rot and red rust.
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Quantity
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1 bulb
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Height
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30-50cm
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Blooming time
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Blooms in Late Spring/Summer
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Price
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F
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Position
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Full sun/Part shade
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Application
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Great for pots and cut flowers. Produces spectacular trumpet shaped flowers in various colours.
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Caution
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Harmful if eaten/Skin & Eye irritant
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Bulb Type
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HIPPEASTRUM
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Botanical Name
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Hippeastrum x hybrid
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Variety Name
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LUNA
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Planting Depth
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Neck of bulb above soil
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Planting Time
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Plant from July onwards
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Soil Position
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Prefers a full sun or partial shade position in a well drained organically rich soil soil. Protection from the wind is recommended
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Season
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SUMMER
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